Koh-I-Noor (KIN) Precision Lead Pointer and KIN Duo F 2 mm graphite drawing leads box photo review

After leisurely browsing for a few hours through one Utrecht and 2 Pearl stores in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, I ended up with some of the loot shown above. Never thought I'd ever come across this lead pointer and KIN Duo lead box that I had only previously seen in the virtual Leadholder museum. A couple of hard to find items at the same store on the same day, what are the odds?
Rather than retype all this material, here is a scan of the worn Koh-I-Noor 25961 Pocket Precision Lead pointer instructions card.
Size comparison of available lead pointer models.
Click on the photo of the lead pointers collection in their disassembled state to read detailed tag comparison comments. Basically the KIN Precision lead pointer has the most component parts and boasts the most secure chamber design for collecting graphite dust. All other models shown are more likely to fall apart during transport and soil everything inside your carrying bag with graphite dust. Its opening accepts standard 2 mm leadholders like the Staedtler Mars Technico 780C, Caran D'Ache Fixpencil 22, Mitsubishi Uni, and the Faber Castell TK-9400. In my case I have to remove the plastic pencil grips first for them to fit. The KIN Precision lead pointer comes packaged with a practical desk stand and 3 taper control buttons to provide the choice of 3 lead taper lengths suitable for drafting. layout work, and fine line art. Fairly compact and solidly built, it is a fine example of the craftmanship and lasting quality seldom found in many drawing tools of today in a society with a throw away mentality. Of course once I wear down all 4 cutting edges edges of its blades set, it might be rather difficult to find a replacement blades set to keep it in service.
The Koh-I-Noor (KIN) F graphite lead is a fair drawing lead similar to Faber Castell and Staedtler leads with a slight scratchy feel common to H leads. Showing the common differences in graphite grading across brands, the KIN F lead produces lighter marks than the Mitsubishi Uni F 2 mm drawing lead which remains my top favorite choice for its dark lines and smooth feel on the paper. Yet, I am still quite pleased to have added this unique box of KIN Duo F leads to my collection. As demand for quality drafting tools wanes as technological advances take over drafting tasks, 2 mm lead holders and quality drawing leads all seem to be sadly disappearing from regular office supplies outlets.